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Victor A. Vargas Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart

600 West Old Ridge Road

Hobart, Indiana

Victor Vargas Obituary

Name: Visitation for Victor A. Vargas Sr.
Start: 2020-10-29T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel

Victor A. Vargas, Sr., age 78, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on July 1, 1942 to the late Anastacio and Helen Vargas. Vic worked for 33 years as an EMT for Lake Station and was also a volunteer firefighter. Vic retired from Union Carbide (Praxair). He proudly served in the US Navy and more recently was a member of the VFW Post #9323 and the American Legion Post #100 where he was a part of the D.O.D. Honor Guard. Vic will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend and he will be missed dearly.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marti in 2016; grandson, Little Herbie Podenski; 2 brothers and 2 sisters; parents-in-law Rene and Gloria Luellman; several other in-laws.

Vic is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Herb) Podenski; 3 sons, Victor (Kim) Vargas, Jr., Sam (Mary) Vargas, Scott (Samantha) Vargas; 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 on the way; sister, Delores Good; other loving family members and many friends.

There will be a visitation for Vic on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 2:00 until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd. Please call (219) 942-2109 or go to www.reesfuneralhomes.com to extend online condolences.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 28, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Victor Vargas

26 Entries

October 30, 2020

Vic was a great guy. Loving and caring. Always willing to take my 97 year old father to Walmart when I couldn't
My father,Robert O.Johnson will miss his friendship the most. Rest in Peace Vic you deserve everlasting sleep with the good guys. Ruth Johnson/Jones

Lynn WEST

October 30, 2020

R.I.P. Vic, You will be missed my friend. Thank you for your service to your country and your community.

Rodney Long

October 29, 2020

Thank you Victor Vargas for being a wonderful Cousin to my mom Sarah Shirvinski Long and family from her son's Rod , Bob and daughter Lexi that you will live in our hearts forever and may your spirit soar on this Earth and in the Universe . Than thank you very much for serving in the U.S.A. Navy and being a paramedic and may all of our Ancestors , family and friends that have passed on before you embrace you up in heaven .

Jami Holt

October 29, 2020

I had the privilege to serve alongside Vic performing US Navy funeral honors for the past couple years. He was always a joy, had a smile on his face, and was dedicated to honoring those who have also served!! We connected because I am a Navy nurse and he was an EMT, but mainly because we have a love for our country and for people.
Until we meet again, rest easy Vic❤

LCDR Jami Holt, USN
US Navy Funeral Honor Guard

Yolanda Alamo

October 29, 2020

God Speed Vic, Rest In Peace now.

Bryon Butala

October 28, 2020

My sincere condolances. Vic will be missed. Rest easy.

Irving Givens

October 28, 2020

I was sad to hear about the news of his passing. Vic was someone that spent years of his life helping others. Rest easy sir. No more pain.

Linda Anderson

October 28, 2020

I am extremely sorry for your loss. Victor was a hard-working, wonderful and kind human being. I had the pleasure of knowing him and his family and his explicid work ethic. God bless, love, hugs and prayers and peace to your heart, sincerely Linda Anderson

Thelma

October 26, 2020

To the family you have my prayers, your dad was a great friend and may he rest in peace.

Cyndy Weeks Hallar

October 26, 2020

I have many fond memories working with Vic at the City of Lake Station. I will always remember him as a heart of gold. His caring love he showed my family and I when needed goes beyond. My condolences to the family I know he will be missed. It is with a heavy heart I send my love and prayers to you all. R.I.P. dear friend.

Coke and Faye Tully

October 26, 2020

Vic was a wonderful man who never complained. He was a hard worker, even through illness and several surgeries , he worked at the VFW. Always ready to help, we have many good memories of Vic and mourn his passing. He was quick to forgive, a fine example for his family to cherish. "Go rest high on that mountain, son, your work on earth is done"

October 25, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss.

D T

October 25, 2020

Please accept my condolences . I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the word of God comfort and strengthen you. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

Christine Garner

October 24, 2020

You were a amazing man. When I was little I got in trouble nothing bad but I had community service and spent lots of hours with you and you gave me great advice. I will always have a place for you in my heart. You will be missed. Much love. Christine Aspros

Lance Smelley

October 24, 2020

So sorry to hear.. Vic Sr. Will be missed! He was always there to help take care of my parents. Rest easy and my prayers go out to his family.

Ken Corbeille

October 24, 2020

Vic, well miss you as a great person and fellow firefighter and EMT

Allen Varga

October 24, 2020

Rest in peace VICTOR YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY

Laurie Canterbury

October 24, 2020

Vic was THE MAN!
Whenever I seen him, he was always sweet and kind to me. I knew I would walk away with a smile!
His ambulance crew was called to my dad's house, it was one of the last calls, for The Lake Station Ambulance Crews, he was so respectful, to my dad.
My dad fell. Vic kept calling him Chief and made sure the others knew he was a former LSPD Chief. Even though it had been over 30 years, since he was Chief.
Rest in peace! Enjoy the reunion with Marti and others!
And no sir, you can't send me to the convent!
Fair winds and following seas.
Laurie Orlich Canterbury

April Jordan

October 24, 2020

Victor was kind and very respectful. He had a great smile. He will be truly missed. So sorry for the family's loss. April Jordan from Chase Lake Station

Antonio Vargas

October 23, 2020

He was the best papaw ever I'm really happy that he at least got to Salvador grow up a little bit and I'm going to tell sal about him every day and I will always have a picture of him above Salvador's bed I love you papaw you are most definitely going to be missed.

Patty Peterson

October 23, 2020

RIP my friend. You will be missed.

Mary Roberts

October 23, 2020

Our deepest sympathy. Praying for comfort that only our good Lord can give. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I’m so glad that we were able to come by and visit when we were in Indiana. We love you all!

Joe & Sonia Rivera

October 23, 2020

So sorry to hear of Vic's passing. May his loved ones stay strong at this time. He will be missed, but never forgotten. R.I.P. You are with many loved ones now. You have left wonderful memories upon everyone's heart that you have met. God's blessings today and everyday after that to the family.

Benny & Sis Williams

October 23, 2020

To Vic’s family. We are so sorry for your loss. Vic was one of the good guys & always had a good story to tell. God Bless you all. You are in our prayers.

Amy bowgren

October 23, 2020

Vic was an outstanding lake station emt . he helped my whole family out numerous times . you will be missed

Dave Frederick

October 23, 2020

My thoughts and prayers to the Vargas family on the loss of Victor. I sure am going to miss him.

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